And if there were any lingering confusion over whether the Based on a True Story star did indeed intend to honor Jennifer with her outfit, Kaley took to Instagram following the Critics Choice Awards to post side by side images of the two looks.
She captioned the series of Stories, “When @jenniferaniston is your mood board.”
Kaley shared even more details in a grid post, breaking down how she and her stylists brought the look to life.
“I wanted to recreate and reimagine a favorite look I’ve always loved,” she captioned the post. “From the hair and makeup, to the suit and the jewels we put our spin on it, but represented a look I always loved, worn by a woman who will always be iconic!”
And of course, Kaley had to shoutout her date for the evening: husband Tom Pelphrey, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama A Series for Task. For the occasion, Tom matched his wife in a dapper, all-black suit.
She wrote, “@criticschoice with my favorite nominee @tommypelphrey.”
For more of the many black carpet looks from the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, read on.
in Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. in custom Alberta Ferretti, Christian Louboutin and Swarovski jewelry.
in Bottega Veneta, Oliver Peoples and Cartier. in custom Louis Vuitton and Christian Louboutin.
in Carolina Herrera and Chopard jewelry (Meester); Valentino and Jager Le Coultre wath (Brody).
in vintage Vera Wang and Chopard diamonds. in custom Louis Vuitton and Brilliant Earth jewelry.
in custom Louis Vuitton (LaNasa). in Giorgio Armani and a Tyler Ellis bag(Goodwin).
in Alex Perry, Tyler Ellis purse and Manolo Blahnik shoes (McNearney).
in Brunello Cucinelli, Jacques Marie Mage glasses, Omega watch, Rachel Katz Jewelry cufflinks, Effy Jewelry rings and Melinda Maria earrings.
in Anamika Khanna and Lagos Diamonds jewelry. in Celine and Le Vian and L'Dezen jewelry.
in custom Louis Vuitton and Messika jewelry.
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